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Silence

Becca sat inches away from shattered glass, a no-nonsense look on her face. “You’re telling me if I still like Jameson, this new dude will be at least that hot?”

“Yes.” Sassy said, biting her lip, expecting the inevitable question.

“So, is he cute?” Becca asked.

Sassy stifled a smile. She hadn’t expected that question. Then again, what reason would Becca have to believe that Sassy was setting her up with the guy who’d already rejected her?

“He’s hot,” Sassy said.

“Ha!” Paul grunted.

Sassy elbowed him in the ribs. “He’s hotter than Paul.

Becca frowned. An unexpected problem.

“Thanks so much for trying to find me someone, but to be honest, I just don’t think I’m ready for that sort of thing right now. Not after I ruined things with Jameson.”

Sassy took a leap of faith. “It’s Jameson, your new date.

“What!?” Becca said.

“My cop friend Milo’s at the airport grabbing him right now.”

“He’s trying to get to that girl, isn’t he?” Becca asked.

Silence.

“Get me to the airport NOW !

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